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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.78, 662.40 and 287.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.78, 662.40 and 287.52 is: 431.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.78 : 662.40 = 287.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.78/662.40 = 287.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.78x = 662.40 × 287.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.78x = 190,453.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,453.25/441.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.10

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